PacerMonitor republishes public court data, including case filings, orders, and dockets. Removal is possible only when a record has been sealed, expunged, or removed from the original court database.
If you can provide official proof that your case is no longer public, PacerMonitor may review and remove or update the listing. Otherwise, suppression is the most effective option to reduce its visibility in Google search results.
This information is not legal advice. For legal guidance, consult an attorney in your state.
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What Is PacerMonitor?
PacerMonitor is a web-based service that aggregates federal and state court records from the PACER system. It allows users to view case filings, judgments, and legal documents online. While the platform also tracks financial and bankruptcy filings, its court case summaries are what most often appear in search results.
Because PacerMonitor mirrors official court databases such as the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system, the content typically remains public until the original record is sealed or removed at the source.
How to Request Removal from PacerMonitor
1. Find Your Record
Visit pacermonitor.com and search your name or case number. Copy the case title, link, and docket number.
2. Confirm the Court Source
Check the federal or state court database where the record originated. If it has been sealed or expunged there, you have a valid reason to request removal from PacerMonitor.
3. Gather Legal Documentation
Obtain proof of your court’s sealing or expungement order. You may also include a certified case disposition or dismissal notice.
4. Submit a Removal Request
- Email [email protected] with your request. Include:
The full URL of the case - A short explanation of why it should be removed or updated
- Verified legal documentation showing the case has been sealed or expunged
5. Be Professional and Direct
PacerMonitor reviews removal requests that include clear evidence. Avoid emotional or lengthy messages; stick to facts and documentation.
6. Keep a Record of Communication
Save a copy of your email and any reply you receive for your records.
7. Follow Up if Necessary
If you do not receive a response within several weeks, a reputation management professional can help resubmit your request with proper formatting and verification.
Once PacerMonitor confirms that a noindex tag has been applied, you can speed up the removal process from search results using Google’s Outdated Content Tool. Simply enter the URL and follow the prompts to request that Google refresh its index as soon as possible.
What If PacerMonitor Will Not Remove It?
If PacerMonitor declines your request, suppression is the best alternative. Suppression ensures that the record is buried beneath positive and updated content in search results.
Guaranteed Removals uses SEO-based reputation management strategies to make sure unwanted court listings from PacerMonitor no longer appear prominently in Google. We focus on replacing outdated or negative results with accurate, positive information that better represents you or your business.
Legal Options or Expungement
If your record qualifies for expungement or sealing, you can file a motion with the court that handled your case. Once the order is approved, the case will be removed or hidden from public court databases like PACER, and you can submit the official document to PacerMonitor as proof.
Expungement laws vary depending on jurisdiction and case type, so you should consult a qualified attorney before filing.
For general information, visit the U.S. Courts resource on record sealing and expungement.
This information is not legal advice. For legal guidance, consult an attorney in your state.
How Long Does Removal Take?
Removal timelines on PacerMonitor depend on when the original court database (such as PACER or a state court portal) updates its records. Once the case is sealed or removed at the court level, it can take several weeks for PacerMonitor to sync and reflect that change.
- Typical timelines: Court processing: 4 to 6 weeks for approval of sealing or expungement.
- PacerMonitor update: The site typically removes content within 1-2 weeks.
- Search engine updates: 30 to 90 days after PacerMonitor refreshes its database.
Because the site automatically pulls data, you cannot force a manual removal. However, suppression work can begin immediately to reduce the visibility of the record while waiting for the updates to take effect.
FAQs
Can PacerMonitor delete my record if my case was dismissed?
PacerMonitor automatically imports case information from official court systems, such as PACER or state judicial portals. If the original record remains public there, it will continue to appear on PacerMonitor. To have the listing removed, the court must first update or restrict access to the case, after which PacerMonitor can reflect the change in its next data sync.
Does removing my record from PACER automatically remove it from PacerMonitor?
PacerMonitor relies on automated data feeds from court databases, and updates are not reflected in real time. Once a record has been sealed or removed in PACER or a state court system, it may take several days or even weeks for PacerMonitor to sync and display the change.
Does PacerMonitor remove information under privacy or right-to-be-forgotten laws?
Because PacerMonitor mirrors official court data, it operates under transparency standards that prioritize public access. The site does not remove or hide records based on personal privacy requests or reputation concerns alone…only when a verified court order, sealing, or expungement has been issued to restrict the record from public view.
What if I cannot get my record sealed?
If legal removal isn’t possible, suppression is the most effective alternative. This approach focuses on promoting positive, up-to-date content so that unwanted PacerMonitor listings appear lower in search results. By strengthening your online presence with accurate information, suppression helps ensure that outdated or harmful records no longer define your reputation.
Can Guaranteed Removals contact PacerMonitor for me?
Yes. Our team can assist with preparing and submitting removal or redaction requests and managing the suppression process when removal is not an option.
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